mastotermes darwiniensis

Noun
  1. Australian termite;
    Sole living species of Mastotermes;
    Called a living fossil;
    Apparent missing link between cockroaches and termites (synset 102227365)
    is a type of: termite, white ant - whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
    belongs to: genus mastotermes, mastotermes - primitive genus of termites; mostly extinct; sometimes considered the most primitive Isoptera

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